I would recommend starting Luminase and Exfolase creams followed by fractional laser to reduce the discoloration. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian#Realself100 Surgeon
You should try not to get tan as you observed, since this makes the color difference more obvious. If the rest of your face has fine blood vessels, you could have them treated with a pulsed dye laser-that would also make the color difference less ovious. An excimer laser might repigment the...
The skin of your ears may be lighter than your facial skin, if you have longer hair, that covers your ears. To try to lighten your face wear a sunscreen with at least an SPF of 30 (50 if it does not irritate your skin) rain or shine, all year round. One type of ultratiovlet light (UVA) is...